Finance Coordinator Ukraine Kyiv
Manage financial procedures and support NRC projects in Ukraine.
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Overview
Manage financial procedures and support NRC projects in Ukraine.
You have:
- Broad experience from working as in a finance and leading a finance unit in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Intermediate level understanding of international accounting standards
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and spoken
- Knowledge of Ukrainian law in regard to taxes, VAT, pension, social insurance and other taxes
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of international donor regulation
- Knowledge of accounting systems and advanced MS Excel user
The purpose of a Finance coordinator’s role is be responsible for the implementation of the financial procedures; contribute to the planning and implementation of the NRC projects in Ukraine; contribute to the achievement of NRC’s objectives in Ukraine. Overall management of the finance team in North Area, Ukraine.
Qualifications
Generic professional competencies:
- Broad experience from working as in a finance and leading a finance unit in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Intermediate level understanding of international accounting standards
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Financial management of NGO sector.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the context in Ukraine
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and spoken
- Knowledge of Ukrainian law in regard to taxes, VAT, pension, social insurance and other taxes
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of international donor regulation
- Knowledge of accounting systems and advanced MS Excel user.
Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
- Ensure development and implementation of NRC’s finance systems and procedures
- Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, donor requirements and the national labor law in all processes and procedures
- Prepare and submit reports and analysis
- Ensure proper filing of Finance documents
- Support line managers in procedures and require finance team trainings
- Management, mentoring and coaching of finance team
- Coordinate finance staff recruitment and exits, inductions, trainings, performance management, etc.
- Contribute to specific analyses, ensuring financial sustainability of the Area Office
Specific Responsibilities
- Support financial monitoring and risk management related to the North Area Office (NAO) transition and closure process;
- Ensure accurate finance records are maintained and available in a timely manner, including preparation of monthly accounts;
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare Budget vs Actual (BvA) reports, including expenditure forecasting;
- Together with the ASM/APM lead the monthly BvA meeting for North Area Office under supervision of AM;
- Ensure Master Budget Spending Plan is updated on a regular basis, and analysis provided quarterly to the ASM/AM;
- Together with NAO Finance team and Area PM’s regularly develop and update spending plans, making sure they are realistic;
- Maintain a good cash flow and ensure sufficient funds are available to manage operations;
- Training and capacity building of finance staff as well as other support and programme staff;
- Support the Finance Manager (FM) during yearend closure and external/internal audits;
- Support AM, ASM APM and PM’s in preparation of donor budgets and financial reports;
- Participate in relevant senior staff meetings and do any other duties that will be assigned by ASM/AM;
- Ensure securing supporting documents and reconciliation of deliverables;
- Provide up-to-date analysis and required reports of the financial situation in the Area and the projects to the AM, ASM, APM, FM, PM’s, upon request;
- Support project staff in financial matters;
- Promote exchange of information and cooperation with relevant department in Country Office;
- Do any other duties that will be assigned by the FM, ASM or AM.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in leading a finance team in a humanitarian context? | This question assesses your relevant leadership experience in similar situations. | Highlight specific examples of your leadership roles and outcomes in finance management. |
| How do you ensure compliance with international accounting standards? | The interviewer is interested in your knowledge and application of accounting standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to conduct financial analysis and present the findings. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for budgeting and forecasting expenses? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you trained or mentored finance staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle discrepancies in financial records? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you know about the financial regulations affecting NGOs in Ukraine? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain effective communication with donors regarding financial matters? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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